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Gligorić had mate against Smyslov — and played Re1

URS-JUG 1959. Forced mate was on the board and Svetozar Gligorić played Re1 instead. You have White from move 31. Vasily Smyslov is sitting opposite.

Gligoric, Svetozar – Smyslov, Vassily
URS-JUG 1959 · 1-0
You play White
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“The Hand”
Soviet Era Peak 2620
  • Opponent: Vasily Smyslov
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Beat the personality.
  • Reward: Svetozar Gligorić challenge · URS-JUG 1959. Forced mate was on the board and Svetozar Gligorić played Re1 instead. You have White from move 31. Vasily Smyslov is sitting opposite.
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